Opportunities
AI Research Mentorship, Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 AI Research Mentorship will support two early-career researchers of African descent in completing a focused AI research project.
The programme is led by Olukunle Owolabi, who has mentored students and early-career researchers pursuing graduate study and research.
Participants will work closely with Olukunle and a small research community that meets regularly to review ideas and progress.
Who this is for
- Students and early-career researchers of African descent
- Preparing for, or seriously considering, a PhD
- Able to commit at least 20 hours per week
- Ready to take ownership of a research project
What participants receive
- Direct mentorship on an AI research project
- Guidance from research question to completed work
- Regular feedback from a small research community
- Support with research writing and publication
- Funding for necessary research tools, including API credits, compute, and software
Applications for Fall 2026 open soon.
Apply through Google Form
The application form will be linked here shortly.